Future of Jurassic Park River Adventure

[OrlandoGuy]

I agree the ride badly needs a(nother) refresh, but what would changing it to JW do? It’ll look great for the first year or so and then run into the same maintenance issues the JP version has. Honestly, based on Hollywood, maybe even less than a year. I vote keep it classic JP… just take the time to fix what’s broken.

 

[Brian G.]

I agree the ride badly needs a(nother) refresh, but what would changing it to JW do? It’ll look great for the first year or so and then run into the same maintenance issues the JP version has. Honestly, based on Hollywood, maybe even less than a year. I vote keep it classic JP… just take the time to fix what’s broken.

I think they can do both - rebrand to JW while not doing the Hollywood redo route. Either way, it needs a major refurbishment outside of the normal winter downtime.

 

[Andysol]

The branding doesn’t matter at all outside of these boards. The GP doesn’t care one iota nor notice.

If it was rebranded as “Jurassic world”, they’d still sell the Jurassic park classic t-shirts and gear everywhere. And vice versa w/ Jurassic world gear and staying J.P.

Rebranding is entirely pointless if the ride is staying the same.

 

[JungleSkip]

I believe the Toon Lagoon Theater can be put to use if they choose to - with a general and simple cartoon characters sing along. May be cheap & quick - but it does bring the seated entertainment that IOA needs.

Just stick a Sing show in there.

 

[DK745]

I don't know guys it sounds like an authentic Jurassic Park experience to me

 

[GAcoaster]

You know it would be kind of funny if they close in the fall of this year and rehab/update/retheme and then re-open in late spring/early summer just before Splash/Tianna retheme opens...

 

[JungleSkip]

IoA getting a complete, thorough refurbishment of JPRA and a small show in TL Theater would be a nice holdover until Zelda.

I'd also love a day and a night lagoon show, but it seems like they have no desire to do that.

 

[belloq87]

If the current condition of the attraction is going to be the status quo for months-on-end going forward (and to be clear, it should not be), I really think Universal should consider putting up some version of a "Technical Rehearsal" sign (pick another word instead of rehearsal), saying something like, "Not all effects may be working, etc."

It is just not appropriate (to say nothing of good show) to believe that guests are getting a proper, full experience from the attraction as-is.

 

[Brian G.]

The branding doesn’t matter at all outside of these boards. The GP doesn’t care one iota nor notice.

If it was rebranded as “Jurassic world”, they’d still sell the Jurassic park classic t-shirts and gear everywhere. And vice versa w/ Jurassic world gear and staying J.P.

Rebranding is entirely pointless if the ride is staying the same.

Eh. It doesn't bother me either way - but a simple name change can become the "All-New" for marketing purposes.

Lipstick on a pig and all that.

If the current condition of the attraction is going to be the status quo for months-on-end going forward (and to be clear, it should not be), I really think Universal should consider putting up some version of a "Technical Rehearsal" sign (pick another word instead of rehearsal), saying something like, "Not all effects may be working, etc."

It is just not appropriate (to say nothing of good show) to believe that guests are getting a proper, full experience from the attraction as-is.

I think the issue is closing during the Summer season, which is ending soon. We'll see if that's what they've been waiting for.

 

[DK745]

Eh. It doesn't bother me either way - but a simple name change can become the "All-New" for marketing purposes.

Lipstick on a pig and all that.

I love the JP theming. Obviously the original is best, that score is fantastic, it's a true classic.

I can understand them wanting to go with the newer branding though. Those movies still did great at box office, recency bias so people are more familiar with them, etc..

As long as the ride gets some TLC that's all that matters.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

Kinda late to the party, but I rode JPRA a couple of weeks ago and the state it's in is just..... sad.

Honestly, I'd rather see it close for a lengthy refurbishment similar to Mummy's refurb from last year. I seriously would not mind having to wait 7-8 months if it means the ride will be in a healthier state.

 

[Disneyhead]

Often, when attractions are queued for an extensive refurb, they deteriorate into a sad state before it's their turn. And the fact the Ultrasaur has been MIA for a while hints a more extensive refurb to come.

Maybe Bio can get a shot of the Ultrasaur Lagoon. I suspect the animatronic has been removed. I don't think JPRA will get the USH JW retheme. But possibly a new Garner Holt Long Neck.

I would love for a version of the Mosasaur screens to make it's way to Isla Aventura, just not in JPRA. My preference would be a below sidewalk viewing area infront of the Discovery Center where Velocicoaster's Mosasaur roll is.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

JPRA is my favorite ride of all time - and I am DREADING seeing what it looks like next month. I look forward to it and ride it several times per trip.. but it sounds like it's just going to make me sad lol

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Since we’re getting a Zelda boat ride, rumored at least… is there any chance this becomes Jurassic World Adventure from Beijing? I don’t know if it’d even fit, just throwing this out here for discussion sake.

Regardless, something needs to be done here. I have friends going to UOR in November and they’re big Jurassic people, I feel I should warn them about this. They’ve never been to UOR.

 

[yankeetrex]

Since we’re getting a Zelda boat ride, rumored at least… is there any chance this becomes Jurassic World Adventure from Beijing? I don’t know if it’d even fit, just throwing this out here for discussion sake.

Regardless, something needs to be done here. I have friends going to UOR in November and they’re big Jurassic people, I feel I should warn them about this. They’ve never been to UOR.

Warn them! There is......get ready for a long list of complaints.......no ultrasaur, barely moving Psittacasaur(Sp?), generally ok baby Steg with a half stuck lower jaw, head and neck not operating stegosaurus, compies work, mal-timed raptor cage, both raptors stuck in place with poor lower jaw head, neck, and arm movement, Dilo's are fine but used to be better, and the Rex seemed to be operating great.

Please Universal, this is my favorite ride, either fix it or bulldoze it for the Beijing Ride. Heck if you want to keep JP theming maybe you can do a JP Version where instead of the Indominus, the Rex chases your car? Bring back the old explorer concept, the ride tech is here now.

 

[Mike S]

I think we all need to look on the bright side here.

Whatever happens to this ride, we at least know for an absolute fact that it won’t be turned into a salt dome/food co-op.

 

[Jake S]

I think we all need to look on the bright side here.

Whatever happens to this ride, we at least know for an absolute fact that it won’t be turned into a salt dome/food co-op.

says the guy who clearly isn't a member of the Isla Nublar CSA program

 

[Jones14]

I like the idea of theming it to Jurassic World, with the ‘detour’ taking us through an abandoned and overgrown Jurassic Park facility. That gives the aesthetic out front a unified look while still paying tribute to the older movies.

I’ve always thought this would be the best route to take, but at this point I’d just take some working animatronics and effects.

 

[Mike S]

says the guy who clearly isn't a member of the Isla Nublar CSA program

 

[DodgsonHere]

I really believe that a refresh of the ride would remain JP themed and not JW, simply because you’d also have to retheme the entire land if the River Adventure switches to JW. Wouldn’t make sense for there to be two major JW attractions in a land themed to JP.